Finding the Third Proportional to 438,912 and 641,722.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 438,912 and 641,722.50 is: 938,246.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
438,912 : 641,722.50 = 641,722.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
438,912/641,722.50 = 641,722.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
438,912x = 641,722.50 × 641,722.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
438,912x = 411,807,767,006.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 411,807,767,006.25/438,912 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 938,246.77
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